Cross references — Sidewalks, public ways, etc., Ch. 17; regulation of handicapped parking areas, § 17-84.
[Rev. Ords. 1962, § 2-124; Ord. No. 24459, 12-26-1978]
It is hereby declared that the parking of motor vehicles in the streets of the City is causing, at the present time, such congestion in said streets as to constitute a public nuisance; that the addition of more off-street parking facilities which shall include, but not be limited to, parking lots, structures and garages, the improvement of existing off-street parking facilities and the building of structures on public off-street facilities, which will increase the number of motor vehicles they can accommodate, is necessary to further abate said nuisance; it is in the public interest to expend public funds for the acquisition of land, the improvement of existing parking facilities and the building of structures on public off-street parking facilities; and the enactment of this article is hereby declared to be a public necessity.
[Gen. Ords. 1962, § 2-126; Ord. No. 24459, 12-26-1978; Ord. No. 33441, 4-25-2016]
The term "facilities" as used in this article shall be construed to mean facilities within the meaning of Section 22C of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, and any receipts from parking meters or other means of revenue collection, installed in areas, facilities or garages authorized by this article and operated and managed by the Commission, shall be construed to be receipts within the meaning of such section.
[Gen. Ords. 1962, § 2-120; Ord. No. 24459, 12-26-1978; Ord. No. 33441, 4-25-2016]
The Off-Street Parking Commission is hereby abolished, and all duties and authority heretofore delegated to the Off-Street Parking Commission under this article are henceforth delegated to the Traffic Commission.
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Editor’s Note: Former Sec. 2-294, Members; appointment; terms; compensation, § 2-120 of Gen. Ords. 1962, as amended, was repealed 4-25-2016 by Ord. No. 33441.
[Rev. Ords. 1962, § 2-123; Ord. No. 24459, 12-26-1978; Ord. No. 33441, 4-25-2016]
The Mayor shall appoint one of the members of the Traffic Commission or the Traffic Engineer as the Off-Street Parking Commissioner, and that person shall be duly bonded.
[Rev. Ords. 1962, §§ 2-124, 2-127; Ord. No. 24459, 12-26-1978; Ord. No. 33441, 4-25-2016]
It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Traffic Commission:
(1) 
To review periodically the need for additional off-street parking facilities, and initiate requests and recommendations to the Mayor and City Council for the acquisition of new off-street parking facilities;
(2) 
To initiate requests and recommendations to the Mayor and City Council for maintenance and improvements to existing off-street parking facilities, including new meters and maintenance and repairs to existing meters;
(3) 
To include the power to purchase public liability insurance in connection therewith;
(4) 
To administer any funds allocated to the Commission by the Mayor and City Council for the above-mentioned purposes;
(5) 
To promulgate rules and regulations regarding the use and operation of off-street parking facilities;
(6) 
To perform such other duties as may be prescribed under law, or assigned by the Mayor and City Council.
[Rev. Ords. 1962, § 2-125; Ord. No. 24459, 12-26-1978; Ord. No. 33441, 4-25-2016]
If the City determines to construct and operate off-street parking facilities, the City, through its Traffic Commission, shall fix such rate or charges for services furnished for parking as are best adapted to insure sufficient income to meet the cost of the service or off-street parking provided as herein. The cost of the service shall include all operating expenses, interest on all indebtedness, all other costs or charges incurred in the development, operation and management of said garages or facilities, and maturing debt.